K7 wave buoy monthly averages for 2018last observation shownData available: to
Average Wave Height
10ft
1.6 — 36.4ft
Average Wave period
8secs
5 — 14secs
Average Water temperature
10°C
7.5 — 13.8°C
Average Wind
SSW, 19mph
1 — 48mph
Chart showing grouped wave observations for K7. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.
Sorry, there is no wave data for Jan 2018
About K7 wave buoy
K7 (WMO 64046) is an offshore buoy north of Scotland (60.7010°N, 4.5000°E). It monitors waves and marine weather in a region exposed to North Atlantic storms, improving warnings for northern coasts and shipping. It reports directional wave parameters and meteorological observations.
| Month | Wave height (ft) | Wave Period (s) | Wind Direction | Wind Speed (mph) | Water Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 9.0 | |
| 14 | 9 | SW | 21 | 8.7 | |
| 10 | 8 | ESE | 21 | 8.5 | |
| 8 | 8 | SE | 18 | 8.8 | |
| 7 | 8 | S | 16 | 9.5 | |
| 6 | 7 | W | 15 | 11.0 | |
| 5 | 7 | SSW | 14 | 12.3 | |
| 6 | 7 | SW | 15 | 12.7 | |
| 10 | 8 | W | 19 | 11.9 | |
| 13 | 9 | WSW | 22 | 10.6 | |
| 11 | 8 | SSE | 21 | 10.2 | |
| 12 | 9 | SW | 22 | 9.5 |